Earl Gurley facts for kids
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: August 6, 1898 Chattanooga, Tennessee |
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| Died: November 6, 1968 (aged 70) Buffalo, New York |
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| 1922, for the St. Louis Stars | |||
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| 1932, for the Montgomery Grey Sox | |||
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Earl C. Gurley (born August 6, 1898 – died November 6, 1968) was an American baseball player. He was an outfielder in the Negro leagues from 1922 to 1932. The Negro leagues were professional baseball leagues. They were formed when Black players were not allowed in Major League Baseball.
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Earl Gurley's Baseball Journey
Earl Gurley was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to Howard High School there. After school, he became a professional baseball player.
Playing in the Negro Leagues
Gurley started his professional career in 1922. His first team was the St. Louis Stars. He played as an outfielder, which means he covered the outfield area. This position requires speed and good catching skills.
Over his career, Gurley played for many different teams. He was known for his skills on the field. Some of the famous teams he played for included the Chicago American Giants and the Birmingham Black Barons. These teams were very important in the history of baseball.
Teams Earl Gurley Played For
Earl Gurley played for several teams during his career. Each team was part of the exciting world of Negro league baseball.
- St. Louis Stars (1922–1923)
- Memphis Red Sox (1924–1925)
- Indianapolis ABCs (1925)
- Chicago American Giants (1925, 1927)
- Harrisburg Giants (1927)
- Birmingham Black Barons (1927)
- Memphis Red Sox (1928)
- Birmingham Black Barons (1929)
- Montgomery Grey Sox (1932)
End of His Career
Earl Gurley played his last professional season in 1932. He finished his career with the Montgomery Grey Sox. He passed away in Buffalo, New York in 1968. He was 70 years old. His time in the Negro leagues helped shape baseball history.
